- The Locker Room
- The Challenge
- Goal and Objectives
- The Game Changer
- Pre-Assessment Questions
- The Playbook
- Movie
- Slideshow
- The Stats
- Post Assessment Questions
- The Win
- Wrap Up
- Resources
- References
In this module, Dr. Shack, Mr. Watson, the school leadership team members, and you gained a deeper understanding of feedback, in general, and the feedback loop, more specifically, in coaching. Together, you learned that feedback occurs when an individual receives information about his or her performance. Also, everyone learned that there are various components of feedback, including the timing and type, as well as what triggers the need for feedback and how it is used or not used.
When coaching, deciding what type of feedback to give and when to give it is especially important. Traditionally, teachers received feedback after a lesson -perhaps in a post-observation meeting. However, immediate feedback is an effective alternative. Online and side-by-side (i.e., elbow) coaching allow a coach to provide immediate feedback while a teacher is engaged in classroom instruction. The feedback loop illustrates the immediate delivery and the cycle of feedback.
The feedback loop is a fluid, flexible, dynamic, and cyclical process. There may be many feedback loops during an instructional session. Below are a few key points to remember about the feedback loop.
Remember, the goal of feedback is to provide teachers with the support they need to positively impact student performance!